Quarterly Meeting of the Oregon Chapter 8

Meeting Date is Saturday February 11, 2012

Beaverton Elks Lodge
3500 SW 104th Avenue
Beaverton, Oregon 97005-1941

http://www.beavertonelks.com/

Located off of Canyon Road (Highway just East of Highway 217

See the chapter’s web site for the chapter for detailed driving information http://www.8thafhsoregon.com

Door Open at 10:00 for social time; meeting will start at 11:15. Lunch starts at noon followed by the featured program.

There is no cost to attend the meeting and it is open to the public.

PROGRAM: Lt. Col. Angelica “Angel” Pilato, USAF (retired) will be the guest speaker at the next Oregon 8th Air Force Historical Society meeting at the Beaverton Elks Lodge on February 11, 2012. Angelica joined the military in 1967 during the Vietnam War. When the war ended for the US in 1972 she was a Captain charge of the “O” Club – Officer’s Club – at Udorn Air Base in Thailand.

She took her collection of stories of her experiences from her years in the Air Force and turned it into a recently published book: “Angel’s Truck Stop, A Woman’s Love, Laughter and Loss during the Vietnam War”.  Angel’s Truck Stop is the nickname given to the officers’ club that Pilato managed at Udorn Air Base, Thailand.

“I was what the fighter jocks called a ‘support puke,’ which put me at the bottom of the military food chain. My job was to run the officers’ club, which provided for the morale and recreation of the officers.”

Angelica lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Website: angels-truckstop.com

Udorn Air Base in Thailand

Lunch is available for purchase at the meeting for $13.00 which includes gratuity.

►Note! Call Tom Philo at 503-591-3227 ONLY if you are planning to EAT at the meeting – by February 8, so he can get a headcount for the lodge food preparers. You can e-mail him at: secretary@8thafhsoregon.com

About the 8^th AFHS of Oregon

The organization is open to anyone who has an interest in World War II aviation. It is dedicated to preserving and passing on the knowledge of what the people in the Army Air Force units performed in air and ground combat over Europe, the Balkans, North Africa, India, Japan, and in Russia, during the Second World War.

Meetings

Meetings occur on a quarterly basis. In addition to the program, floor displays, local aviation news, and museum news are discussed at the meeting.

E-Mail and Postal Contact Information:

Secretary 8^thAFHS Oregon

Tom Philo
17502 SW Kimmel Ct.
Beaverton, Oregon 97007-6877
503-591-3227

secretary@8thafhsoregon.com

http://www.8thafhsoregon.com

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Robert Helmstetler, I am a life member of VFW Post 922 in Pendleton, and have recently moved to the Portland area.

I would like to offer my services to those in need during these financially difficult times. If you, or a family member, are in need of assistance with repairs, upkeep, or just would like someone to talk to, please give me a call. I give free estimates, and in some cases, upon my assessment of the work to be done, I work for the price of materials, or for No Charge. Local references available upon request.

I look forward to meeting you.

Audio/Video installation, Plumbing, Landscaping, Tree trimming, General Clean-up and Hauling, Weatherization, Small Electrical projects as well.

Al had a keen wit. He asked a young friend to read the dates on his driver’s license for him. After hearing the expiration date (which was some years in the future), he looked the friend in the eye and said, “Boy, they’re optimistic, aren’t they?” But overall, he was a humble, very modest gentleman. He rarely discussed his military experiences and if he did, it was primarily with other veterans.

Highly regarded in Tualatin and Wilsonville for his patriotic activities, he was responsible for several businesses along Hwy I-5 deciding to display large American flags. Also for the placement of American flags on the previous “Tualatin wall” located on the island between K-Mart and Fred Meyer; personally putting up the flags in the morning on patriotic holidays and taking them back down in the evening. The Tualatin City Council proclaimed him as “Mr. Patriot” on May 26, 2009

Integrated Career Transition  Assistance Workshop 

The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration, Joint Transition Assistance Program (JTAP ) and Oregon WorkSource are putting on a work shop for the 1249 Engineer Bn, all service members, spouses and veterans in search for employment.

The course is intended to provide you with the necessary skills and contacts for obtaining employment in today’s competitive employment environment. We will introduce you to some of the most important strategies, to include: assessing individual skills, writing effective resumes and cover letters, proper interviewing techniques and methods for successful job searching. There will be local business leaders there to provide insights on what employers are looking for and how to best prepare yourself for the Interview.

WHEN 

27-29 Feb 2012 

0830-1630 hrs 

WHERE 

Anderson Readiness Center 

Room 172 A/B 

3225 State Street 

Salem, OR. 

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In addition, we honored the memory of Cpl. Matthew Lembke by witnessing the $13,239.24 donation to the Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools from the annual Regatta Run. The VFW opens its doors during the Regatta Run and serves breakfast and brunch to the runners and attendees. This year the Post was also a Platinum Sponsor of the Regatta Run.